Associated Bank Hires Andy Miner as Senior Director of AI for Corporate & Commercial Banking

Associated Banc-Corp has appointed Andy Miner as its new senior director of AI for Corporate & Commercial Banking to lead the division's artificial intelligence strategy and implementation. Reporting to Phillip Trier, head of Corporate & Commercial Banking, Miner will oversee the integration of AI into internal workflows, including portfolio management and treasury services. This strategic hire follows a period of significant growth for the bank, including a record-breaking 2025 and recent expansion into the Dallas market. The move signals a broader industry trend of commercial lenders leveraging advanced analytics to enhance loan processing and deliver more proactive, personalized client experiences.

In his new capacity, Andy Miner serves as the single point of accountability for AI within Associated Bank’s Corporate & Commercial Banking line of business. His mandate includes driving the overall AI strategy, identifying specific use cases, and ensuring the successful delivery and adoption of these technologies while maintaining stewardship over risk and data management. The bank intends to deploy AI primarily within internal workflows such as portfolio management and treasury and payments, aiming to automate mundane tasks and improve the overall customer experience through increased efficiency.

The appointment comes as Associated Bank continues an aggressive organic growth strategy following a record-setting fiscal year in 2025. The institution, which holds approximately $50 billion in total assets, recently expanded its footprint into Dallas in 2026. By focusing on AI benefits specifically for the commercial sector, the bank aims to accelerate loan processing times and generate deeper, data-driven client insights. Phillip Trier, executive vice president and head of Corporate & Commercial Banking, noted that Miner’s background in psychology and analytics will be instrumental in converting complex data into meaningful insights that strengthen client relationships.

Miner brings extensive experience in scaling data operations, having previously served in a senior role at U.S. Bank where he launched the enterprise analytics function and managed a team of over 60 members. His work there contributed to revenue expansion and improved banker effectiveness through the development of AI capabilities. Prior to his tenure at U.S. Bank, Miner led a global team of more than 100 people at Target within its data organization. He holds a Ph.D. in organizational psychology and currently teaches AI and analytics for revenue growth at the Pacific Coast Banking School, further establishing his expertise in the intersection of technology and commercial finance.